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Scott Cohen MD FAAP

Current: Dr. Scott Cohen is a board-certified pediatrician who has created a new philosophy in pediatrics he calls Common Sense Parenting that focuses on educating patients and families on how to raise healthy children -- stress free. This philosophy is incorporated in his new book Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Complete Common Sense Guide to Your Baby’s First Year. Originally from Maryland, Dr. Cohen received his BA at Cornell University and received his MD from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, where he was the recipient of the Victor E. Stork Award for Continued Excellence and Future Promise in the Care of Children. He was also awarded the Community Service Award for developing Helping Hands for Children, a curriculum which teaches pediatricians to effectively advocate for the needs of children. Dr. Cohen is currently an attending physician and active member of the teaching staff at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angels and is the co-founder of Beverly Hills Pediatrics. He and his wife have a young daughter and are expecting their second child.

Website: http://www.beverlyhillspediatrics.com

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